Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor
Chicago
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Accounts Payable Supervisor in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable staff to ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with Merieux accounting and purchasing policies, as well as ensuring payments are generated and distributed in a timely manner within payment terms and without risk to business interruption. The Accounts Payable Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the team meets assigned A/P goals/KPIs. The Accounts Payable Supervisor works with the staff to maintain organized vendor files and records, as well as to minimize outstanding items and escalated issues. The Accounts Payable Supervisor coaches and mentors the team working towards developing strategies to minimize errors and processing delays while maintaining a high level of customer support. Supervises team of 5-8 employees.

• Responsible for planning and overseeing the daily activities of Accounts Payable team to ensure all incoming vendor invoices are processed for payment in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Merieux accounting and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Supervise the payment disbursement process for the Company, including wire, ACH, check in a timely and accurate manner without risk to business interruption, ensuring all payments have been accurately issued.
• Supervises team of 6-8 Accounts Payable specialists.
• Works with the Accounts Payable Manager to develop KPIs and ensure the team meets assigned goals
• Develops strategies to minimize errors and processing delays while maintaining a high level of customer support.
• Supervise/manage the timely and accurate processing and reimbursement of employee expense reports ensuring compliance with company policy
• Ensure Accounts Payable process documentation is accurate and maintained current
• Works with the staff to maintain organized vendor files and records, as well as to minimize outstanding items and escalated issues
• Support training for new hires on all A/P processes
• Coach, mentor, and support staff. Lead daily/regular team meetings to discuss A/P queues, outstanding issues, and escalations. Provide regular feedback to team via one on one meetings. Motivate and develop staff to help drive team performance in order to achieve production goals.
• Assist team as needed to identify and research discrepancies (working with Sales and/or Customer Care) in vendor invoice transactions and complete resolutions in a timely manner
• Research, resolve and communicate with vendors on inquiries including but not limited to unpaid invoices, over/under payments, duplicate payments, disputed deductions, etc.
• Ensure each team member is reconciling and communicating in a timely manner with their assigned key vendor accounts (top 10) to ensure payments are current and any payment discrepancies are resolved
• Research bank reconciliation A/P outstanding items
• Assist in pulling requested documentation for audit requests
• Assist in the research of any corporate card reconciliation issues
• Produce any necessary reports or documents on a scheduled basis or as required by management
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
• Perform other related duties or special projects as needed

YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor's degree required, preferable in Accounting or Finance. Five years plus in a commercial Accounts Payable environment. Solid supervisory skills and experience required.
Required skills: Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, with high Excel proficiency. Ability to multitask, prioritize to organize work flow and use time efficiently. Strong attention to detail. Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiative. Strong communication skills are required to effectively work with staff; internal and external clients; and, our foreign affiliates. Good analytical skills are necessary to quickly identify problems and determine the best course of action. A comprehensive understanding of business principle and the ability to understand and analyze financial data. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to work in complex situations with professionalism and decorum. Experience with JD Edwards ERP systems preferred.
Management (Size and characteristics of the team(s): This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, A/R and will supervise a staff of 4-6 employees. The Accounts Receivable Supervisor will work independently with the overall direction of the Senior Manager, A/R. Communicate, follow-up and track on a continuous basis the A/R Aging goals for each A/R Specialist and the department and provide timely feedback on progress. Responsible for the collection effort of all receivables, this includes monitoring, reviewing, and training.
WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

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